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Aquafil
Energy · Arco, Italy · Founded 1965 · IPO 2017
Leading player in production of polyamide 6 in Italy & globally MoreLess
Aquafil is a pioneering company in the field of sustainable materials, specializing in the production of Nylon 6 fibers through innovative recycling processes. The company operates primarily in the fashion and flooring industries, serving clients who prioritize sustainability and circular economy practices. Aquafil's business model revolves around sourcing discarded materials, particularly carpets, and transforming them into high-quality Nylon 6 yarn. This not only reduces landfill waste but also provides a sustainable alternative to virgin nylon. The company generates revenue by selling these recycled fibers to manufacturers of sportswear, fashion apparel, and synthetic carpet flooring. Aquafil's commitment to sustainability is further demonstrated through its active participation in industry events and virtual showrooms, where it engages in discussions about the future of design and supply chain circularity.
Keywords: Nylon 6, recycling, carpet waste, sustainability, circular economy, fashion, flooring, synthetic fibers, eco-friendly, innovative solutions.
Company overview
Aquafil company information
The essential company record, classifications and operating signals in one place.
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 1965
- Headquarters
- Arco, Italy
- Employees
- 370
- Open positions
- 4
- Dealroom signal
- 39.7
- Investment activity
- 2 companies · latest Oct 2021
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
Valuation & funding
Aquafil funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POST IPO DEBTDebt | Dec 2025 | $33M | — | Intesa Sanpaolo | ↗ |
| POST IPO DEBTDebt | Sep 2025 | $55M | — | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| POST IPO EQUITYOther financing | Jan 2019 | $1.6M | — | La Finanziaria Trentina | ↗ |
| IPOOther financing | Dec 2017 | $0 | — | Undisclosed | — |
| SECONDARYOther financing | Jun 2017 | $121M | $504M | Space3 | ↗ |
| LATE VCOther financing | Feb 2016 | Undisclosed | — | ||
| LATE VCOther financing | Dec 2014 | Undisclosed | — | ||
| GROWTH EQUITY VCOther financing | Jan 2014 | Three Hills Capital Partners | ↗ | ||
| GROWTH EQUITY VCOther financing | Jan 2013 | Three Hills Capital Partners | ↗ | ||
| LATE VCOther financing | Oct 2009 | Undisclosed | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and profit over time
Reported history and available estimates. Estimated years are marked “E”; sparse fields are left blank rather than inferred.
| Year | Revenue | Growth | EBITDA | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $602M | +2.4% | $87M | 14.5% |
| 2025 | $588M | -1.7% | $77M | 13% |
| 2024 | $598M | -4.9% | $61M | 10.2% |
| 2023 | $629M | -16.5% | $47M | 7.4% |
| 2022 | $753M | +20.1% | $98M | 13% |
| 2021 | $627M | +27.6% | $76M | 12.1% |
| 2020 | $492M | — | $58M | 11.7% |
Growth signals
Aquafil website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for Aquafil is 7.3K monthly website visits, down 15.1% over the last three months. Aquafil's team grew 19.4% over the past year.
Hiring
Open positions at Aquafil
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Comparisons
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Capital deployed
Aquafil investments and acquisitions
Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.
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BorgolonVarallo Pombia, ItalyBorgolon is specialty yarn manufacturer, particularly solution dyed nylon for carpet, upholstery and apparel applications
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Talent graph
Aquafil's talent
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Investors
4 investors on Aquafil's cap table
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Global footprint
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Market sentiment
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